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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sissie especially uncomfortable in the heat?
(a) She has a cast on her leg.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She has allergies.
(d) She has the flu.

2. Who else arrived with Willie and her fiance on the plane?
(a) Wesley's new wife.
(b) Willie's boss.
(c) Wesley.
(d) Willie's sister.

3. What is one of the things that Rosacoke mentions in her letter to Wesley?
(a) Her new job.
(b) The rain.
(c) Her mother's illness.
(d) The heat.

4. Why is Rosacoke annoyed with Wesley at the picnic?
(a) He flirts with the other girls.
(b) He wipes his mouth on his sleeve.
(c) He spits when he talks.
(d) He chews with his mouth open.

5. Why is Willie Duke moving to Roanoke?
(a) To live with her aunt.
(b) To work in a beauty salon.
(c) To work in a restaurant.
(d) To go to college.

6. On whose motorcycle is Rosacoke riding as the story begins?
(a) Turner's.
(b) James'.
(c) Wesley's.
(d) Clay's.

7. What was Mildred trying to hide the last time Rosacoke saw her?
(a) A bruise on her face.
(b) A bad haircut.
(c) Her pregnancy.
(d) A torn dress.

8. What does Wesley do in the middle of the funeral?
(a) Falls asleep.
(b) Honks his horn.
(c) Roars off down the road.
(d) Plays the radio too loud.

9. What does Rosacoke get from Wesley in response to her letter?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A letter.
(c) A telegram.
(d) A post card.

10. In what state does A LONG AND HAPPY LIFE take place?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Georgia.

11. Where is the picnic held?
(a) The city park.
(b) The state park.
(c) The lake.
(d) The church yard.

12. What is Rosacoke's mother's name?
(a) Esther.
(b) Emma.
(c) Emily.
(d) Eileen.

13. What is Rosacoke going to take to Mildred's baby?
(a) Toys.
(b) Food.
(c) Money.
(d) Clothes.

14. When was the last time Rosacoke saw Mildred?
(a) Last week.
(b) A couple years ago.
(c) Last winter.
(d) Last Thanksgiving.

15. What does Wesley want to do after everyone else leaves the picnic?
(a) Go to a drive-in movie.
(b) Lure Rosacoke into the trees for an intimate encounter.
(c) Smoke some pot.
(d) Go skinny dipping.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rosacoke hide when she hears a noise?

2. What is Wesley's last name?

3. What is Milo's wife's name?

4. What does Rosacoke demand from Wesley after the insult regarding Willie?

5. Who is the baby of Rosacoke's family?

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